Abstract: The invention relates to a spherical bearing having high mechanical strength, and its method of manufacture. This spherical bearing includes a cage (3) containing an internal articulation element (1) and slit along a radius, the edges of the slit (5) of which are connected together, for example by welding, in their final position, at least one of the elements, the cage or the articulation element, being made of an austenitic manganese steel and the other having a treatment to a very high hardness on the articulation surface region.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 14, 1997
Date of Patent:
April 7, 1998
Assignee:
Societe Internationale des Applications et Techniques Mangachoc